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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
1
European war toll tallies 55 billion dollars in cash 15 billion in property more than 4 million dead and around 9 million wounded. At least 1 million soldiers will return home with injuries beyond repair needing lifelong family support.
A political notice urges Democrats to vote next Tuesday the 17th to elect Woodrow Wilson and keep the country out of war.
A Lexington Leader remark suggests Kentucky will favor Republicans by at least 10 000 votes in an Sun issue, while stating Kentucky is sure to go Democratic despite heavy Republican spending. The author hints a post election advisory from a named editor after November 7.
Friends learned last week of the marriage of Mr. J Davis Sewell of the city and Miss Eleanor Bankson of Knoxville Tennessee. Sewell was long a local grocer and has worked with a large milling company in recent years while keeping his home here. The Advocate extends best wishes.
The term saw hung juries in the Hadden will case and in the Commonwealth Vs Cleveland Pergram murder case. Several smaller cases were tried or postponed, and the grand jury returned only a few indictments, suggesting a well ordered community.
Punch Graves Company highlights a broad selection of sought after footwear. Shoppers find popular styles and sizes in stock with in store assistance and prompt service.
Mrs N Trimble McKee visiting relatives received word she is seriously ill with a nervous breakdown. Her husband Mr McKee hurried to her bedside and friends here hope she will recover soon.
John F. Richardson purchased 25 acres at Spencer Station from Sam Duff and Judge Lewis Apperson bought a house with about two acres of land.
Howard VanAntwerp Jr of ity was elected president of 3 at Danville College. The class voices pride in his selection and the standard of excellence. Only the best of baby beeves killed by Vanersdell.
Mrs. John Allen Rice died after months of illness on a Wednesday morning. The obituary praises her Christian character as a devoted wife and mother and notes she is survived by her husband, one daughter, and sister Susie Burroughs, with funeral services conducted by Rev. Glyde Darsie and Rev. B. W. Trimble at 2:30 p.m. and burial at Machpelah cemetery.
Voters face a countywide ballot on a debt not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars to buy land and build facilities to maintain the poor. The Fiscal Court has named four trustees to oversee the purchase and farm operations to ensure prudent use of funds and avoid waste.
The Baptist church will hold a Christmas bazaar on December 15 and 16, followed by a Court Day dinner on December 18. The notices encourage attendance and reflect community holiday activities.
Late Saturday Mr. Tucker Bryant of this county fell from a wagon on Locust Street near S B Lanes blacksmith shop and suffered a skull fracture. He died Sunday from brain concussion at 76. Burial was held Tuesday at his granddaughter Mrs John Royses home on Jameson Street.
Samuel B. Woodford of Bourbon county died at Massie Hospital Paris Saturday night from a street fall earlier that afternoon. His skull was fractured and he never regained consciousness. He was the son of the late Buckner Woodford.
Mt Sterling High School defeated Millersburg Military Institute 22 to 0 in a fast afternoon game. Coach Robert Nelson praised the team's performance as unbeaten this season, with a crowd noting the strong showing and old players applauding.
Sol Marcosson and Mrs Marcosso with pianist Mrs Alice Shaw and contralto will perform at the High School Auditorium Friday at eight. The event opens a series under the High School with talent by the Cost Lyceum Bureau Cleveland. Season tickets cost 1.50 with a free ticket for each two sold. future acts include Dr Johnson humorist, Sylvester A Long lecturer, Hampshire Male Quartette, and Lyndon Gordon Girls.
A. R. Robertson & Son received the season's first tobacco load, delivered by Mr. John Storer, weighing 3 015 pounds and sold at twelve cents. Several smaller crops have also arrived, and overall the season shows a good crop with expectations of favorable prices.
Virginia will enter prohibition at midnight, bringing the number of dry states to eighteen. Churches and temperance groups mark the milestone with a Watch service celebrating the end of liquor traffic.
The Cincinnati Enquirer straw poll indicates Wilson gained in 18 states last week while Hughes led in 8. New York City favored Wilson with upstate Hughes. The piece notes Republicans feared a labor swing while Democrats see labor support crystallizing in the Middle West. The Washington Post warns of possible November defeat as final week campaigns begin.
Mr. M. F. Hinson has sold his half share of twenty thousand pounds of tobacco at fifteen cents per pound, according to report.
In a brief notice the newspaper asks readers to check their label and send any overdue payment. The appeal emphasizes the high cost of news print and requests prompt remittance to avoid service interruption.
Mrs Hulda Barnes aged 76 died Monday morning at the Denver home of her niece Mrs C B Boss. She long lived in Lincoln and with her late husband R M Barnes. Survived by many relatives in the area. Remains to be taken to Lincoln for interment. The Advocate offers condolences.
A convoy of Louisville Automobile Club members passed through today on their way to Ashland to discuss the Midland trail. The good roads movement gains pace nationwide and Kentucky has made notable progress in road improvements in recent years.
Local ad markets men’s heavy high top shoes at affordable rates. Features emphasize durability and comfort for daily wear. Limited stock and special sale pricing highlighted to attract buyers.
Miss Gertrude Guilfoile and Mr Lonnie Barnard were married at the Catholic church Monday morning by Rev Father E B Rohrer. Attendants were Joseph Guilfoile and Nellie Guilfoile. The newlyweds left for a bridal trip to Cincinnati and Chicago. The Advocate extends best wishes.
Local store touts affordable pricing on high top shoes, inviting shoppers to compare value and quality.
A man identified as John Wesley Brown severely cut Dock Burns on the breast shoulder and arm on Thursday night. Burns, employed by Mr. J. Clay Cooper, had a solid reputation. Brown, a barber by trade, was jailed after Burns was taken to his home.
Mr. Ray Moss purchased sixty acres adjoining his existing farm from F. C. Barnard and plans to improve and move there. The price was not disclosed but described as favorable.
Policeman Thos. Scott arrested Jack Adams Saturday night on bootlegging charges. In Police Court this morning Judge Turner imposed a $60 fine and ten days imprisonment.
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